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Cruel joke (self.Blind)
submitted by blindjo
Alright, I know this is a bit of a first world disability problem, but I think it's kind of a cruel joke that we have all of this heavy assistive tech to carry, and only one arm to carry it with. I love my tech and i love my cane, but sometimes I just want to carry soup without burning the crap outta my hand
fastfinge 6 points 6y ago
Well, obviously you need a radar cane, that straps to your forehead! It could vibrate your nose to let you know about upcoming obstacles! Then both of your hands would be free. I mean, the 7 pound battery you'll need to carry to keep it powered all day can just go in your backpack, right? This solution has gotta be worth, like, $20,000 easy.
PS: if you're a product designer, this was a joke. Please don't build this. Yes, I've heard sillier ideas proposed seriously.
PS: if you're a product designer, this was a joke. Please don't build this. Yes, I've heard sillier ideas proposed seriously.
KillerLag 2 points 6y ago
Look into Buzz Clip. Not exactly the same, but it can be clipped to your clothing and uses an ultrasonic sensor to check for obstacles ahead of you.
http://imerciv.com/index.shtml
I haven't had a chance to test the current version out (I got to test out an earlier prototype), but I hope to soon.
http://imerciv.com/index.shtml
I haven't had a chance to test the current version out (I got to test out an earlier prototype), but I hope to soon.
fastfinge 1 points 6y ago
Yeah, but they make more sense to me because as I understand it, they're selling it as a supplement to a cane, not a replacement. I still don't want one. But at least I kind of get it.
awesomesaucesaywhat 6 points 6y ago
Carrying trays with a cane is also hard!
It was raining recently and I stopped to buy a coffee. It was only when I picked up the drink that I realized I had a coffee, an umbrella, and a cane but I only had two hands.
It was raining recently and I stopped to buy a coffee. It was only when I picked up the drink that I realized I had a coffee, an umbrella, and a cane but I only had two hands.
snow671 1 points 6y ago
Now I don't feel so bad for doing this.
Terry_Pie 4 points 6y ago
My mate tells me the bartenders give each other looks of concerns when it's my turn to grab the round. It's a fun fact that after a few the sight I do have left gets worse, but my confidence about using that sight increases.
BraveRock 2 points 6y ago
I never worry about my problems being "first world problems." Just because somebody else has less than you doesn't mean your hand isn't burnt.
Having said that, I never considered the challenge of using a cane while carrying soup.
Having said that, I never considered the challenge of using a cane while carrying soup.
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k00l_m00se 1 points 6y ago
Dude holy shit yes
KulkulkanX 1 points 6y ago
I've pretty much given up on umbrellas, since carrying one with my white cane mans no hands at all!
FlashingRedBobOmb 3 points 6y ago
Yeah, I just wear a hat with a wide brim when it's raining or too sunny.... bonus, it gives me fair warning when I'm about to slam my head into something.
SoManyShades 2 points 6y ago
So what you're saying is...there may actually be a market for an umbrella hat?
KillerLag 1 points 6y ago
Can't you put your assistive tech into a pocket or a backpack?
blindjo [OP] 1 points 6y ago
I keep it in a backpack, but since it takes up so much space, i can't fit a whole lot else in there. So, i normally end up having to carry other things (sweaters, books, etc.)
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